Lovelace (2013)
This follows the intriguing story of the porn star Linda Lovelace, played by Amanda Seyfried. It first shows Linda's "success" as a young porn star and then backtracks and tells the more personal, behind-the-scenes story of how Linda was forced into the business. In the end it is a powerful portrait of a girl trapped in the porn industry by a greedy, loveless husband and how she eventually escapes.
Call the Midwife, Seasons 1 & 2
This amazing British series tells the story of a group of midwives and nuns serving women in London's poor East End in the 1950s. It is based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth. The heartwarming show paints a beautiful picture of motherhood and sisterhood. It shows the wonderful and also the painful, heartbreaking parts of becoming a mother and demonstrates the power of women helping women. You will fall in love with the strong, compassionate characters and feel so warm and wholesome after each episode.
Miss Representation (2011)
This is a documentary about women's representation in the media and politics and how it influences America's youth and therefore our future. It has shocking statistics about women in American government. While the intensity level makes it seem like mere feminist propaganda, almost every point made is indisputably important. This one affected me the strongest out the three Netflix selections because it is about the plight of women in the here and now, in my own country and my own generation.
Have a movie night! With popcorn! This sriracha butter popcorn is my current nighttime snack obsession. So salty, spicy, and crunchy. Maybe have some hot cocoa, too. Let me know of any other Netflix heroines I should check out!
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